Remove the engine support cross-member that runs from front to rear of the engine (Belly Band). This can be accomplished by removing the front two (2) attaching bolts, the rear two (2) attaching nuts and the four (4) Engine Mount # 1 and # 2 nuts (Figure 1).

Modify two (2) new Front-Upper Engine Support Cross-Member Bushings only (F7CZ-6A061-AA) by removing approximately 1/4" (6 mm) of material from two (2) sides of the upper bushing. Use a utility knife or hack saw to achieve desired shape (Figure 2).

b.

Reinstall front attaching point of engine support cross-member with the original two (2) bolts, two (2) new Lower Bushings (F7CZ-6A061-BA), and two (2) new Upper Bushings (F7CZ-6A061-AA) that were modified in Step A (Figure 3). Apply 2-3 drops of threadlocker (EOAZ-19554-AA) to the bolts.

c.

Reinstall rear attaching point of engine support cross-member using new Bushings (F7CZ-6A061-BA and F7CZ-6A061-AA) and original nuts (Figure 3). Both rear position upper bushings must be installed in "AS IS" condition (UNMODIFIED).

d.

Torque the retaining nuts and bolts to 64-89 N.m (47-65 lb-ft.).

11.

Reinstall the front attaching points of the Belly Band with the original two (2) bolts. Apply 2-3 drops of threadlocker (EOAZ-19554-AA) to the bolts (Figure 1).

12.

Reinstall rear-attaching points of the Belly Band with original two (2) nuts (Figure 1).

13.

Torque the retaining nuts and bolts to 64-89 N-m (47-65 lb-ft.).

14.

Install the Engine Mount # 1 and # 2 retaining nuts, do not tighten at this time. (Figure 8).

15.

Lower the vehicle.

NOTE THE ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT DIRECTIVE APPLIES ONLY TO 1997-1999 MY VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 01/29/1999.

Vehicles built prior to 6/15/02, remove the # 3 Engine Mount bracket and replace with a new bracket (254Z-6028-AA) (Figure 10). Torque the retaining bolts to 16-22 N.m (12-17 lb-ft.). Do not paint bracket, install as received.

Removal

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Raise vehicle on hoist.

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Remove power steering bracket bolt to frame.

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Lower vehicle.

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Remove power steering - A/C bracket nuts and power steering bracket bolt, and position aside.

Vehicles built after 1/29/1999, reinstall the original # 3 Engine Mount and leave the center through-bolt loose.

19.

Vehicles built prior to 1/29/1999, install a new # 3 Engine Mount (X54Z-6038-AA) and leave the center through-bolt loose.

20.

Vehicles built prior to 1/29/1999, remove the # 4 Engine Mount (Figure 5) and replace with either (XS4Z-6038-BA) for automatic transmissions or (XS4Z-6038-CA) for manual transmissions. Fasten the mount to the vehicle frame (4 fasteners) first and torque to 44-60 N.m (32-44 lb.ft.). Next fasten to the transaxle (3 fasteners) and torque to 67-93 N.m (50-68 lb.ft.).

21.

Remove the Three-Bar Engine Support Tool and lifting brackets.

22.

Install the battery tray and battery and restore battery connections.

23.

Manual Transaxle Vehicles: Start the engine with the vehicle on the ground. Rev the engine; allow the vehicle to move slightly forward and reverse in a normal manner. Allow the engine to assume a neutral position in the mounts. Turn off the engine. This allows the engine to establish a neutral position.

Automatic Transaxle Vehicles: Start the engine with the vehicle on the ground. Engage the transaxle from Neutral to Reverse, Reverse to Neutral, Neutral to Drive and Drive to Neutral. Turn off the engine. This allows the engine to establish a neutral position.

Torque the # 1 (rear) Engine Mount center bolt to 67-93 N.m (50-68 lb-ft.). Be sure the bolt is positioned to the bottom of the slot (for automatic transmission vehicles only) using a pry bar, then torque to specs (Figure 6). The bolt must not be cocked.

NOTE INSTALL TWO (2) NEW SPACERS (2S4Z-5L020-AA) BETWEEN THE LOWER CROSS-MEMBER AND THE FRAME FOR VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 06/25/2001 ONLY (FIGURE 9).